Sandbag stations self-service and shovel
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If you live in Florida, you know it's not a matter of if a storm will come, but it's a matter of when. Pasco County prepares sandbag stations like the one behind me and several places around the county before each potential flooding event. Sandbag locations are posted on our website and on the MyPasco app. So you can be prepared for any storm that heads our way. Just head to mypasco.net or download the MyPasco app ahead of an approaching storm and you'll know where to go. The Public Works Department provides bags and sand at each sandbag location leading
up to the storm. Just remember, all sandbag sites are self-service only. Now there's one really important thing you'll need to bring to the sandbag site.
It's one of these guys. Don't forget your shovel. Fill each sandbag about two-thirds, but no more than three quarters full, so it will lay flat and act as a barrier. Make sure you don't overfill the sandbag. You'll need enough room to tie off the opening. Remember, Pasco supplies 30 sandbags per household, and that should be enough to protect the garage door and two smaller doors. To protect doors, first lay down a layer of heavy plastic sheeting available at any hardware store. Make sure it's as high or higher than the stack of sandbags and that it covers the ground
underneath the sandbags. To create a waterproof barrier, place sandbags lengthwise along the width of the door. Overlay bags to build the next layer to make a higher barrier. You can use this method for all types of doors. Following these steps can help create a barrier to protect your home from flooding damage. Remember, check out our website mypasco.net, download the MyPasco app, and visit our social media pages for updated sandbag locations ahead of the next big storm.